The National tribune., 1887-07-21

the men, "aDd get that trunk Of. Scratch
gravel, now, or i will give you an upper
Oh I'm spelling for a set-to. Well, Governor
how are things on the farm2"
"All right, guess" drawled Daniel, as he
viewed the young scapegrace out Of the corner
of his eye.
As the trunks were brought in Jim pointed
TO one of them and remarked, Say, Gov, this
one contains my kit"
"Why, JIM" said his mother, you didn't
bring kitten from New York shut up in that
trunk!"
Ha! ha! old gent, she don't tumble for q
cent, docs she2 No. no; these are my togs"
IOgs," said his mother. Jim, il is queer
language you have larned ia New York. /
hope you have been dutiful son while away,
FOR you was when you left"
Now, old lady, don't be giving me taify-
that's a chestnut"
Jim, i don't understand You at all"
Ia! hal" laughed the young rascal. and
he commenced 10 unlock his trunk. There,
Gov. amt those darlings" taking out two pair
OF boxing-clOyes, a pair of indian clubs two
sets Of dumb-bells, a sand-bag. knee breeches.
gauze shirts, spiked shoes. bats balls quOits,
corncObs, etc. What do you think Of them P"
They will do" Uncle Daniel replied. with
a wicked light in his eye.
"YOu bet your sweet life you can 90 your
pile on that pair" putting on a pair Of tho
gloves and forthwith, 10 the amazemcnt of all,
commenced TO clear the room OF the farm hands.
Daniel said not a word.
Say, Gov. did you NOTICE tha. last one let
hyY Ihat was regular John L. Sullivan,
and don't you forget it,"
- WON'T" replied Uncle Daniel
"Shake, Governor"
But l think can match you here on this
farm, with party you have not met yet"
Bring him in, bring him in; Just what
am looking for. ] VIII clean the floor with
him in 10 minutes"
Not to-day, Jim, but tomorrow viii make
arrangements for you TO meet him in the lot
back Of the orchard"
"Glorious!" cried jim. "What timer"
Six o'clock"
"All right; III be up at five. take spin Of
compile of miles, put in IL minutes on the sand
bag-and then look out!"
That night Uncle Daniel had q long talk
with his wife, aud there were tears in the
mothers eyes as she said: Don't be too So
we're, Daniel"
Next morning Jim was up bright and early,
arrayed In his game shirt, knee-breeches,
spiked shoes. and sEull-cap. "HOw do look
don't look tart? ?" asked Jim of his father.
oh, very" dryly replied Uncle Daniel.
Upon which Jim arranged the sand-bag under
an apple tree and commenced 10 put on his
gloves.
You amt going to use those with nv man.
said Uncle Daniel; "he never wears gloves"
Glorious; better yet; that is my style gen.
orally" and he commenced 10 pound the sand
bag.
Don't exert yourself too much, as you will
need all your strength"
"Oh. don't you be alarmed about me: I'll
Keep the family reputation up TO q, aud don't
you forget it,"
We'll, are you rcady2"
Yes, lead on. What's that forP" noticing
the strings OF knottod leather he carried in his
hand.
"oh! have young colt I'm going to break
in the morning over in the lot"
They arrived at the spot, young Jim vauting
the fence and placing himself in John l.. Sulli-
van style. "Show me the dulIer now"
Here he is" said Uncle Daniel, pointing 10
a scythe which lay on the ground. Young
man, put your dukes as you call them. to him;
then tackle those woods from here till tell
you 20 halt"
" Governor"
+" Father, you young rascal" and down came
the knotted whip on the gauze shirt, the blood
dying IL crimson. With a yell equaled only by
an Indian war-whoop Jim fell on his knees.
Pnt your dukes up, you young scoundrel,
TO that scythe"
Jim was beginning TO realize that his father
meant business, and grasping the scythe he be-
gan his task.
:" i will take a seat on this stump and act as
referee in this fight" said Uncle Daniel.
Suffice il 10 say, that before night it was
evident that young Jim had found his match.
One month after Jim was himself again, aud
to-day he speaks with pride of his antagonist.